Job Description

We are currently looking for passionate individuals with a flair for numbers to work as Research Associate (RA)/ Senior Research Associate (SRA) at our expanding Mumbai office!

About MMR\xe2\x80\xa6

MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specialising in food, drink, personal and household care research. We are industry leaders, guiding best in class innovation for our clients \xe2\x80\x93 partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands.

Our team of over 550 highly engaged, multi-disciplined employees are primarily dynamic research professionals, sensory experts and data scientists. We\xe2\x80\x99re a diverse bunch, with backgrounds in R&D, insight, marketing, sensory science, data sciences and psychology. We also boast a true global reach with offices in Thailand, Shanghai, Singapore, UK, US, Mumbai, South Africa, Columbia, Brazil and the Netherlands.

We are a \xe2\x80\x9cpeople first\xe2\x80\x9d company that prides itself on collaboration, honesty and mutual trust. A company who obtained some fantastic feedback for company engagement and team spirit in a recent employee study with 80% of employees stating they\xe2\x80\x99re happy and proud to work for MMR.

And one more thing, we work with 50% of the world\xe2\x80\x99s food and drink brands so the chances are the last time you went to the supermarket, you bought something that we\xe2\x80\x99ve influenced on its way to the shelves.

Responsibilities include:

As a Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate, you will be handling several projects at different stages simultaneously and be the day-to-day point of contact for globally distributed project managers/researchers. Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Checking the questionnaires and survey test links to check for redundancies and errors

• Ensuring that the data is captured in the specified format
• Assisting the Researcher in report charting and checking
• Perform quality checks on the entire range of deliverables to be shared with the Researchers
• You may also be involved in proof-reading the final reports to be shared with Client

In addition, Senior Research Associates will also be responsible for:

• Get familiar with inhouse auto generating engine
• Assist & train Research Associates via on-the-job support
• Reviewing the work of new Research Associates during their training period
• Trialling & feeding back on new processes before they are rolled out more broadly
• Driving efficiency while ensuring quality
• Sharing knowledge & best practices across the team

Requirements

Experience:

• Research Associate (RA) - 0-2 years\xe2\x80\x99 work experience. Freshers are welcomed too
• Senior Research Associate (SRA) \xe2\x80\x93 2+ years\xe2\x80\x99 work experience preferably in a reputed market research firm
• Good communication skills (written & verbal) \xe2\x80\x93 must have
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Marketing/ Business domain or a related discipline

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• Have a basic understanding of market research and statistical concepts. SRA\xe2\x80\x99s need to have a better understanding of the same
• Have a working knowledge of MS-Office tools. SRA\xe2\x80\x99s need to be proficient with MS-Office
• Proactive and strong attention to detail
• Have a systematic, logical and an organized approach
• A strong team player

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, as we well as a great range of benefits including:

• Second to none training (MMR Academy) across the full research process
• Clearly defined path of progression
• Potential international opportunities as you progress within your career (including job swaps and secondments)
• Flexible Working \xe2\x80\x93 we embrace a flexible hybrid work environment consisting of in office and remote working
• Early finish Friday - every week
• 21 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Sunshine days \xe2\x80\x93 celebrating targets with a half day off
• Social and Wellbeing Committee \xe2\x80\x93 planning regular social events and fun team activities throughout the year
• Paid volunteering days \xe2\x80\x93 giving you an extra day off to carry out good work with a charity or community of your choice.

Here at MMR, we are about building a workplace for the future. We believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We\xe2\x80\x99re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.

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